Clontarf move four points clear as Mary’s hammer Shannon

CLONTARF followed Cork Constitution’s lead in the AIL Division 1B at Castle Avenue on Saturday, defeating nearest rivals Buccaneers to retain leadership of their section.

Clontarf’s 25-15 victory did not yield a bonus point but it was enough to push them four points clear, as Buccs took a hit because of UL Bohemian’s win over Lansdowne.

There was plenty of excitement elsewhere in the section too, not least in Galway where Dungannon shaded a tough encounter (26-25) against Galwegians and in the Mardyke where Bruff just about got the better of UCC (15-13). The shock result of the day came in Dublin where St. Mary’s College trounced Shannon.